Archives Assistant

• Jan 2022 - Present

Review and Submissions Editor

• May 2013 - Present

◦ Edit galley for the most recent magazine issue ◦ Write poetry chapbook reviews ◦ Edit galley for the most recent magazine issue ◦ Write poetry chapbook reviews

Archivist

• Sep 2017 - Oct 2020

Assessed, processed, and organized historical materials Created finding aids using the DACS, 2019 standard Cataloged objects, photographs, archival, and library materials into the museum's content management system, PastPerfect Assisted with and curated exhibitions Provided outreach and advocacy for museum work by giving presentations on archival materials and their preservation Assisted volunteers and staff with archival processes and standards Was an active member of the museum's Collections Committee, assisting with policy updating and creation, and leading the deaccessions process Wrote a Finding Aid Creation Guide and PastPerfect Entry Guide tailored to Oak Park River Forest Museum's needs Wrote draft policies for Collections Management, Food Management, Disaster Planning, Digital Preservation and Access, Collection-Based Hazard Planning, and Integrated Pest Management

Patron Services Assistant

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2017

◦ Greeted and guided library patrons ◦ Registered patrons' library accounts ◦ Answered incoming telephone calls, and assisted patrons with questions and concerns ◦ Assisted patrons with technology: computer, printer, copier, and fax machine guidance ◦ Informed patrons about the materials, services, and programs available at the library ◦ Cashiered late fee payments, refunds, and donations ◦ Counted and entered cash drawer balance at opening ◦ Counted and entered cash drawer deposits at closing ◦ Assured the safety of library patrons with knowledge of emergency guidelines and procedures

Practicum Student

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

Prepared exhibits showcasing historical society artifacts Wrote finding aids for archival collections according to the DACS standard Created a master instructional document for finding aid creation with DACS standard rules Prepared exhibits showcasing historical society artifacts Wrote finding aids for archival collections according to the DACS standard Created a master instructional document for finding aid creation with DACS standard rules

Intern

• Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

◦ Created a master list of all digitized and undigitized videos in the archive ◦ Digitized U-matic, Betacam, Hi-8, and VHS tapes into uncompressed and compressed digital file formats. ◦ Uploaded and described digital files on the Media Burn website using WordPress. ◦ Created a master list of all digitized and undigitized videos in the archive ◦ Digitized U-matic, Betacam, Hi-8, and VHS tapes into uncompressed and compressed digital file formats. ◦ Uploaded and described digital files on the Media Burn website using WordPress.

Intern

• 2016 - 2016

Data Entry Representative

• Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

◦ Data entered lease/retail car deals into computer system ◦ Scanned and sorted files for data entry ◦ Organized received mail and stuffed folders for scanning and data entry ◦ Data entered lease/retail car deals into computer system ◦ Scanned and sorted files for data entry ◦ Organized received mail and stuffed folders for scanning and data entry

Keyholder

• Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

◦ Opened and closed the store by handling petty cash and updating sales goal records ◦ Cashiered purchases and returns ◦ Completed product management and took inventory ◦ Prepared for and executed floor set plans ◦ Opened and closed the store by handling petty cash and updating sales goal records ◦ Cashiered purchases and returns ◦ Completed product management and took inventory ◦ Prepared for and executed floor set plans

Sales Associate

• Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

◦ Greeted customers and created a friendly shopping environment ◦ Organized merchandise in stock room and effectively put merchandise on display ◦ Cashiered purchases, returns, and gift cards ◦ Opened and closed cash register as part of pending promotion ◦ Greeted customers and created a friendly shopping environment ◦ Organized merchandise in stock room and effectively put merchandise on display ◦ Cashiered purchases, returns, and gift cards ◦ Opened and closed cash register as part of pending promotion